Shaping Faith: exploring God, life and the Church of England

In this episode Frs George and John discuss the poetry of the psalms. From anglican chanting in cathedrals to shouting out in rage, the psalms cover the range of human emotions. They give us a way to approach God honestly, when our own words won't suffice. 
To get in touch or suggest a theme to be explored this year, send them an email at shapingfaith24@gmail.com 
The article Fr. John mentioned can be found here:
https://www.ft.com/content/bdb3b820-905b-431e-82c0-386535755af1

In this Episode for Ordinary Time Frs George and John discuss something extraordinary: Artificial Intelligence. Their discussion is within the framework of their perspectives as priests, particularly in light of Pope Leo XIV's Encyclical "Magnifica Humanitas".
An audio version of "Magnifica Humanitas" can be heard here: https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2026-06/audiobook-of-pope-leo-xiv-s-encyclical-now-available.html
The podcast Fr George recommend can be listened to and watched here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CcYToxtmFHs&t=2937s

If you like to get in touch with the team to share thoughts or to suggest a subject for discussion, they can be emailed on shapingfaith24@gmail.com

In their episode for Lent this year, Frs George and John stick with the theme of vocation, but this time they are thinking about the vocation of the Church. Particularly in Lent and surrounded by much wilderness and division in the world, they discuss how both the local and global Church might be called to respond. If you would like to get in touch with the team or suggest a topic that you would like to dear discussed, do send them an email on shapingfaith24@gmail.com

In the first episode of year three, Frs George and John record from a retreat, where they trained for ordination. They reflect  on their first awareness of call and how God calls different people in all sorts of ways. They explore the call to priesthood and the call outside of it, reflecting particularly on a book by Archbishop Stephen Cottrell. Do get in touch with the team at shapingfaith24@gmail.com, particularly if there is a topic or question you would particularly like them to talk about.

In this shorter episode to round off the second season, Frs George and John reflect on the journey from Advent into Christmas. They explore how the shepherds help us do this and they discuss the Reith lectures for 2025. To get in touch, send them an email at shapingfaith24@gmail.com. Merry Christmas from both of us!